About the Journal
Focus and Scope
Acoustics and Vibrations (Acústica e Vibrações) is the official journal of the Brazilian Society of Acoustics (Sobrac), dedicated to publishing research in the fields of acoustics, vibrations, audio, hearing, and related areas. We cordially invite professionals from diverse backgrounds to contribute their technical-scientific, technical-applied, and literature review papers to enrich the content and impact of the journal.
The journal adheres to high-quality publication policies, employing a rigorous double-blind evaluation system. We welcome article submissions in Portuguese, Spanish, English, or even bilingual formats. Our scientific and editorial committee comprises specialists, including esteemed professors, experts with master's and doctoral degrees, as well as renowned professionals possessing exceptional knowledge in their respective fields.
Periodicity
A&V is published in a single annual volume, featuring either one annual issue or two biannual issues. We accept submissions on a rolling basis throughout the year. Once an article successfully completes the evaluation and review process, it is scheduled for publication in the subsequent issue after final formatting and preparation.
Editorial Board
The editorial board is composed of specialists in the various areas of Acoustics and Vibrations, the complete list can be consulted here.
Open Access Policy
The A&V Journal offers free access to its content (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), democratizing the path to the scientific knowledge that integrates this journal.
Publication Rules
You can access them in detail at this link.
Editions
The current edition is in this link and the previous editions here.
History of the journal
Acoustics and Vibrations (Acústica e Vibrações) was born in the Brazilian Society of Acoustics (Sobrac) in 1985 (link to the website). Initially, from 85 to 88, it was only a Bulletin for the members of the entity, however, with the growth of the area, in November 1988 it reaches the status of Journal, covering a greater technical-scientific content. Over the years, it has gone through many stages, ending in 2021 with its opening to the community, indexing, and adding the DOI digital identifier.
Contact and Address
They are detailed in this link.
Electronic ISSN 2764-3611
Print ISSN 1983-442X
Current Issue
Content at a glance
Articles
- Quali-quantitative assessment of acoustic comfort in a university hospital
- Architectural acoustics: case study of the proposed expansion of Escola Trinta de Outubro (Lebon Régis–SC)
- Rabisco Educational Space: school project for Fundamental II with emphasis on acoustic performance
- “School in colors” project
- Framework for standardization in acoustics (Pt, En & Es)
- Current tinnitus treatment (Pt, En & Es)
Inserts
- Book reviews (Pt, En, Es)
- International Noise Awareness Day — INAD Brasil 2025 (Pt, En, Es)
- The new “Sound of Silence” at Unicamp
- Acoem: instrumentation for design and measurements in accordance with ABNT NBR 15.575 (Pt, En)
News & Reviews
- 15th NUTAU International Seminar: Urban Soundscape (Pt, En)
- Sobrac 40 Years Meeting (Pt, En)
- XVIII ENCAC 2025
- Internoise 2025
Calls
- Acoustics events in Brazil and worldwide (2024–2029)
- Internoise 2025 (São Paulo–SP)
- XVIII ENCAC
- XIV ELACAC
- Join Sobrac
Artigos
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Structure for standardization in acoustics
Translations of this article: English Español (España) -
Structure for standardization in acoustics
This article is a translation in English of the article: Estrutura para normalização em acústica -
Estructura para la normalización en acústica
This article is a translation in Español (España) of the article: Estrutura para normalização em acústica -
Current treatment for tinnitus
Translations of this article: English Español (España) -
Current treatment for tinnitus
This article is a translation in English of the article: Tratamento atual de zumbido -
Tratamiento actual del tinnitus
This article is a translation in Español (España) of the article: Tratamento atual de zumbido
Encartes
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The “Sound of Silence” at Unicamp: from conception to conclusion
Translations of this article: English -
The “Sound of Silence” at Unicamp: from conception to conclusion
This article is a translation in English of the article: O “Som do Silêncio” na Unicamp: da concepção à realização -
Acoustics events across Brazil and around the world (2025-2029)
Translations of this article: English Español (España) -
Acoustics events across Brazil and around the world (2025-2029)
This article is a translation in English of the article: Eventos de acústica pelo Brasil e pelo mundo (2025–2029) -
Eventos de acústica en Brasil y en el mundo (2025-2029)
This article is a translation in Español (España) of the article: Eventos de acústica pelo Brasil e pelo mundo (2025–2029) -
XVIII Encuentro Nacional sobre Confort en el Ambiente Construido (ENCAC) y XIV Encuentro Latinoamericano sobre Confort en el Ambiente Construido (ELACAC)
This article is a translation in Español (España) of the article: XVIII Encontro Nacional de Conforto no Ambiente Construído (ENCAC) e XIV Encontro Latino-Americano de Conforto no Ambiente Construído (ELACAC)

